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• Re: accelerator linkage 85 Vanagon automatic
  Historical mailing list - Budd Premack
  Wed, 23 Jun 1999 02:41:19 -0500
  If the underside of the accelerator pedal has come loose from the bracket/clip at the end of the accelerator cable, then all you...
• Re: Accelerator cable
  Historical mailing list - Kevin McLean
  Wed, 14 May 2003 10:09:25 -0700
  ...Accelerator cable My accelerator cable broke today. I looked in Bentley and it looks like a pretty simple task. Are there any tricks to...
• Bucking/misfire on the Freeway.
  Historical mailing list - SKP
  Sat, 29 Jul 2006 15:56:51 -0700
  ...It is very specific in that it happens only when I slightly let off the accelerator and will go away for a few minutes...
• Re: where to get an accelerator cable
  Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
  Sat, 20 May 2006 08:28:11 -0400
  according to CIP1.com, the manual accelerator cable is the same for all years 83-92 http://tinyurl.com/rmvtp also, GoWesty says the...
• Accelerator cable
  Historical mailing list - John Schaper
  Wed, 14 May 2003 09:53:06 -0700
  My accelerator cable broke today. I looked in Bentley and it looks like a pretty simple task. Are there any tricks to installing the...
• Accelerator pedal stuck
  Historical mailing list - Sam P
  Wed, 29 Mar 2006 20:06:12 -0800
  ...Although it started easily with no accelerator pressure and idled smoothly for about five minutes. When I attempted to give it a little accelerator...
• Source for accelerator cable: 82 diesel vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Stuart Hutton
  Thu, 20 Jul 1995 13:20:24 -0600 (MDT)
  Hello vanagon gang, I need to know of a source for accelerator cables for 1982 diesel vanagons. Or, alternatives to fix broken cables. Thanks...
• Re: FOR SALE: '82 Vanagon w/'98 Jetta TDI Engine
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Mon, 29 Aug 2005 18:49:41 -0700
  What's with the wood block glued to the accelerator? Driver's leg a half inch too short to press the accelerator all the...
• Re: Bucking/misfire on the Freeway. Its and 87 Syncro Manual tranny
  Historical mailing list - SKP
  Sat, 29 Jul 2006 19:06:30 -0700
  ...If there is a steady constant > speed, and I slightly lift the accelerator, the behavior begins.
• Re: Bucking/misfire on the Freeway.
  Historical mailing list - John Lane
  Sat, 29 Jul 2006 16:21:03 -0700
  ...It is very specific in that it happens only when I slightly let off the accelerator and will go away for a few minutes...
• where to get an accelerator cable
  Historical mailing list - Tim Leek
  Sat, 20 May 2006 07:11:50 -0400
  ...I'm now in the market for a new accelerator cable for an 87 vanagon gl. Busdepot seems only to have one for 83...
• Replacing Accelerator Cable on an 87 syncro, manual
  Historical mailing list - john russell
  Tue, 12 Jul 2011 14:12:19 -0700
  anyone done this? it broke just under the accelerator. i dropped the spare tire and have gerry-rigged it for now. looks like a...
• Re: broken gas pedal
  Historical mailing list - Ed McLean
  Mon, 11 May 2009 22:16:20 -0400
  The accelerator pedal (251721511d) is $20 from the BusDepot. It attaches with simple pop rivets. You can make a temporary fix with a hinge...
• Re: Sticky Accelerator Cable
  Historical mailing list - Bill N
  Sat, 30 Jun 2001 13:11:06 -0700
  ...I once had the accelerator cably for my '81 AUTO Westy break at 10PM on a Saturday night just outside Jackson, Miss. Autos take...
• P.I. 2082 - Accelerator cable change
  Historical mailing list - Subject: P.I. 2082 - Accelerator cable change
  March 31, 1990
  A modified accelerator cable has been introduced in production, as of VIN: 25 JH 062 158. The modified cable is available through the Parts...
• Broken Accelerator Cable - 1987 Syncro non-camper
  Historical mailing list - Donna Skarloken
  Fri, 5 Mar 2010 15:04:49 -0800
  ...my accelerator cable broke at the back. My husband said it was super rusty back there. Anyway, I have the part - how hard/easy...
• Re: Sticky Accelerator Cable
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Sat, 30 Jun 2001 13:36:54 -0700
  ...Sticky Accelerator Cable > Hey Volks, > > A while back, in the midst of another unrelated repair, my local mechanic > diagnosed and repaired a sticky accelerator...
• sticky accelerator cable woes
  Historical mailing list - Mike Fife
  Wed, 12 Aug 1998 20:18:48 -0700
  I have an watercooled 83 Westy with a sticky accelerator. I lubed the hinge points un the little box under the spare tire, but...
• Re: The word accelerator
  Historical mailing list - S Sittservl
  Fri, 31 Mar 2000 03:31:03 EST
  ...Even the car itself could be called an "accelerator" (in the sense of "something that is accelerating") while it is accelerating. However, "accelerator", when...
• Re: Accelerator sticks
  Historical mailing list - Jim Thompson
  Wed, 1 Sep 2004 17:13:05 -0700
  Here's a "quicky" catalog of Accelerator Cables from "you-know-where". Copy or tape it to your Bentley or Owner's Manual. Manual...
• Sticky Accelerator Cable
  Historical mailing list - Gavin Flanagan
  Sat, 30 Jun 2001 12:37:54 -0700
  Hey Volks, A while back, in the midst of another unrelated repair, my local mechanic diagnosed and repaired a sticky accelerator cable. It made...
• Re: EBay item Throttle Cable
  Historical mailing list - Gnarlodious
  Wed, 31 Oct 2001 19:43:40 -0700
  Entity Maynard Southard spoke thus: > Rachel: > This is the accelerator cable on the diesel Vanagon. Goes from the > accelerator > pedal Oh OK, I thought...
• Re: accelerator linkage 85 Vanagon automatic
  Historical mailing list - jmatchet
  Tue, 22 Jun 1999 13:37:17 -0400
  ...accelerator linkage 85 Vanagon automatic >Hi gang >The ol' bomb had been running miraculously well.... >Stepped on the accelerator to pass a slow moving...
• sticking accelerator
  Historical mailing list - joe Hunt
  Fri, 10 Sep 1999 19:46:34 EDT
  When I replaced my accelerator cable on my 81 last year it too was binding very bad! It turned out to be the cable...
• Re: Accelerator sticks
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Stevens
  Thu, 2 Sep 2004 09:12:54 -0400
  Accelerator sticks?? would these be like my rear hatch stick? 8-P Sorry for the WOB but it's frydaye for me. enjoy your...
• vanagon trivia..who can answer this???
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 13 May 2005 11:49:43 EDT
  ...why do automatic transmission vanagons have a plastic accelerator pedal reinforced with metal, and manual transmission vanagons just have a plastic accelerator pedal with...
• Accelerator Cable Question
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Mon, 8 Jun 1998 19:46:26 -0400
  Is there such a thing as generic accelerator cable?? I need ONLY the cable part and not the plastic sheeth nor the outer plastic...
• Re: [vanagon] vanagon trivia..who can answer this???
  Historical mailing list - Aleksandr Milewski
  Fri, 13 May 2005 08:55:37 -0700
  JORDANVW@AOL.COM wrote: > lets see who can answer this one.. > > why do automatic transmission vanagons have a plastic accelerator pedal > reinforced with metal...
• accelerator linkage 85 Vanagon automatic
  Historical mailing list - Judith Barr/Leo Girard
  Tue, 22 Jun 1999 23:25:51 -0400
  ...Stepped on the accelerator to pass a slow moving vehicle and something popped....the accelerator went dead to the floor seemingly unattached from whatever...
• Re: The word accelerator
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 30 Mar 2000 18:04:09 -0500
  ...strictly speaking any normal car has three >accelerators: You're peeing up a rope, Andrew. In US usage the throttle is the accelerator, period...
• Re: Accelerator Cable (Now have full throttle)
  Historical mailing list - Randolph Feuerriegel
  Wed, 17 Jun 1998 00:04:13 -0700
  ...Thanks for all the info on the accelerator cable. Full throttle switch now working. Used the method of the brick on the throttle, a...
• Re: Bucking/misfire on the Freeway.
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sat, 29 Jul 2006 18:14:08 -0500
  ...If there is a steady constant >speed, and I slightly lift the accelerator, the behavior begins. > > >
• Replacing accelerator cable
  Historical mailing list - jhlauterbach
  Wed, 13 Feb 2002 21:41:10 -0500
  How easy is it to replace the accelerator cable on an '84 with 1.9L WBX? Can it be done in the driveway with...
• Re: accelerator linkage 85 Vanagon automatic
  Historical mailing list - Peter Zendzian
  Tue, 22 Jun 1999 20:23:51 -1000
  ...accelerator linkage 85 Vanagon automatic > Hi gang > The ol' bomb had been running miraculously well.... > Stepped on the accelerator to pass a slow moving...
• Linkage broke to the accelerator pedal
  Historical mailing list - Stu Schwartz
  Sat, 30 Jan 1999 16:53:06 -0500
  Well I believe some linkage broke between the accelerator pedal and the engine...it races at top speed. I realize this baby can't...
• Accelerator sticks
  Historical mailing list - michael martens
  Wed, 1 Sep 2004 15:03:29 -0500
  My accelerator pedal is sticking when I floor it. I assume it would be best to replace the cable. How long should this operation...
• Accelerator pedal rivets
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Wed, 6 Apr 2005 21:43:57 -0400
  Last year, the rivets holding accelerator pedal to the floor gave up on my '84. Today, they gave up on my '85. Must be...
• Re: Spring gremlin no 2: detached accelerator pedal.
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
  Sun, 21 May 2023 23:22:09 -0500
  ...detached accelerator pedal. > > Not only could I not stop, I could not go. Accelerator pedal has detached itself. Assuming it rusted out over the...
• Re: 1981 Accelerator Cable: Barrel Clamp Failure. How?
  Historical mailing list - KI4TLF
  Thu, 26 Apr 2018 15:02:00 -0500
  ...Tightening it too much will cause them to split which then pushes the accelerator cable out the side of the barrel. GregM -----Original Message...
• Foot to the floor syndrome, OT a little
  Historical mailing list - Jim Cain
  Tue, 14 Sep 1999 17:44:12 -0400
  This is related to the thread about whether you should depress the accelerator before starting with a FI engine. The answer was, "no". Well...
• sticking accelerator
  Historical mailing list - Judith Barr/Leo Girard
  Mon, 6 Sep 1999 23:58:12 -0400
  ...the protective "box" on the underside of the floor where the accelerator hinges. Access above the spare tire. Lots of pebbles, sludge, bellybutton lint...
• Re: where to find accelerator cable fast N.NJ.
  Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
  Sat, 5 Aug 2000 03:54:49 EDT
  ...The PO rigged it because the regular accelerator cable was too short to reach the inline4 throttle. Ben T San Francisco
• Re: '87 GL High Idle
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 10 Mar 1997 13:45:06 -0800
  ...starts and idles fine until as long as you >| don't touch accelerator pedal. >| >| 2. As soon as you start driving the rpms will...
• Re: Bucking/misfire on the Freeway.
  Historical mailing list - Tom Forhan
  Sat, 29 Jul 2006 17:48:25 -0700
  ...If there > is a steady constant > speed, and I slightly lift the accelerator, the > behavior begins. > __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail...
• Re: Linkage broke to the accelerator pedal
  Historical mailing list - Austin Becker
  Sat, 30 Jan 1999 17:05:45 -0500
  You can disconnect your accelerator cable altogether and A) Tie a string to the lever in the engine and run it forward to the...
• Re: where to find accelerator cable fast N.NJ.
  Historical mailing list - Puzerewski
  Sat, 5 Aug 2000 07:25:34 -0400
  ...Re: [VANAGON] where to find accelerator cable fast N.NJ. > Jeff, > > Try using a section of bicycle brake cable and splice connector. Most bike...
• Spring gremlin no 2: detached accelerator pedal.
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
  Sun, 21 May 2023 16:44:40 -0500
  Not only could I not stop, I could not go. Accelerator pedal has detached itself. Assuming it rusted out over the winter. I couldn...
• sticky accelerator pedal...
  Historical mailing list - Wesley Alden Pegden
  Thu, 4 Dec 2003 22:36:48 -0600
  Hey guys, I problem I've had ever since I got the van has been that my accelerator "sticks" in the off position---So...
• Was: CO..... Setting. Now: Engine Bucking Issue Solved?
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Fri, 22 Jun 2012 13:22:47 -0700
  ...The clip that holds the accelerator cable to bracket on transmission, was missing. I made one, it seems to help. Would a missing clip...
• Re: First Long Drive, some observations
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Tue, 2 May 2006 21:02:47 -0500
  >> This is a really subjective thing, but my two seem like "modern" cars as far as the accelerator is concerned. Jim >> Last thing, a...
• Re: Bucking/misfire on the Freeway.
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 30 Jul 2006 09:23:50 -0500
  ...If there is a steady constant > speed, and I slightly lift the accelerator, the behavior begins. > > >
• Re: Spring gremlin no 2: detached accelerator pedal.
  Historical mailing list - Harry Hoffman
  Mon, 22 May 2023 04:56:26 -0400
  ...detached accelerator pedal. > > > > Not only could I not stop, I could not go. Accelerator pedal has detached itself. Assuming it rusted out over the...
• WTB: 2.1 Vanagon Accelerator Pedal & Linkage
  Historical mailing list - kevin obrien
  Mon, 11 Aug 2003 21:39:46 -0700
  ...The guy putting my 1990 Carat back together says my Accelerator Pedal and linkage is "all boogered up" and needs replaced. I don't...
• Re: [vanagon] vanagon trivia..who can answer this???
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 13 May 2005 12:05:55 EDT
  ...transmission vanagons have a plastic accelerator pedal > > reinforced with metal, and manual transmission vanagons just have a > plastic > > accelerator pedal with no metal reinforcement...
• Accelerator problem -Kickdown lever
  Historical mailing list - Dave Yates
  Sat, 8 Aug 2009 14:05:24 +1000
  ...In recent times there has been a problem with the accelerator. When I start off in the morning, or start off from the lights...
• update on auto- accelerator cable repair
  Historical mailing list - Jim Morgan
  Thu, 13 Jul 2006 22:23:08 EDT
  ...As you have read the ball on the trany kick down where the accelerator cable attaches , broke off. Went to my guru and asked...
• Re: Accelerator cable
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Thu, 15 May 2003 00:04:47 -0700
  ...Accelerator cable > > > My accelerator cable broke today. I looked in Bentley and it looks > like a > pretty simple task. Are there any tricks to...
• Re: Linkage broke to the accelerator pedal
  Historical mailing list - Stu Schwartz
  Sat, 30 Jan 1999 18:46:22 -0500
  ...Linkage broke to the accelerator pedal > > >>Well I believe some linkage broke between the accelerator pedal and the >engine...it races at >>top speed...
• Accelerator Pedal
  Historical mailing list - Jamie Auch
  Sat, 3 Dec 2022 15:42:22 -0500
  ...I was driving along and I lost tension on accelerator pedal on my ‘89. Luckily it was not the cable but the pedal itself...
• replacing accelerator cable on 82 diesel
  Historical mailing list - stephen de la salle
  Tue, 4 Jun 2002 00:12:42 +0100
  ...65MPH :) It looks like a long run there under the van - Any tips on changing the accelerator cable on an 82 Diesel van? Steve